Shelby, North Carolina Trend of Total Crime Rate

Updated on September 18, 2025.

According to the FBI UCR data, in 2024, there were 771 total crimes in Shelby NC, and the total crime rate per 100K residents was 3,500.09. Compared to 2023, the total crime rate decreased by 4%.

The chart below shows the total crime rate and the table below shows the number of crimes and crime rate from 2010 to 2024.

You can see similar information for other North Carolina cities.

You can also see similar information for other types of crimes.

Data Source: FBI UCR.
Shelby, NC Total Crime Rate Per 100K
Shelby, NC Number and Rate of Total Crimes
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Year Number of Crimes Crime Rate Per 100K
2010 1185 5529.63
2011 963 4679.07
2012 1045 5122.05
2013 806 3978.09
2014 863 4244.96
2015 947 4672.16
2016 857 4249.31
2021 786 3905.01
2022 768 3492.66
2023 798 3659.38
2024 771 3500.09